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Ingredients

• 1 cup Seedless Grapes (washed, stems removed; halve if large)
• 1 cup Strawberries (hull and slice into bite‑size pieces)
• 2 cups Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar)
• 1 cup Water (room‑temperature tap water)
• 8 pieces Bamboo Skewers (6‑inch wooden skewers, soaked in water 10 min to prevent burning)
• 2 cups Ice Cubes (for ice bath; can add a splash of cold water)

Instructions

1. Prepare Fruit and Skewers

   Wash the grapes and strawberries. Hull the strawberries and slice them. Thread the fruit onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating grape and strawberry pieces if desired.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Sugar Syrup

   Combine 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil; it will turn a light yellow then an amber hue. Remove from heat.

   Time: PT10M

3. Let the Syrup Rest

   Set the saucepan aside and let the syrup sit untouched for 15–20 minutes. This allows the sugar to reach the proper viscosity for coating.

   Time: PT15M

4. Prepare an Ice Bath

   Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and enough cold water to fully submerge the fruit skewers. Add a splash of water if needed to keep the bath liquid.

   Time: PT5M

5. Coat Fruit in Syrup and Shock in Ice Bath

   Using tongs, dip each fruit‑skewer into the rested syrup, turning to coat all sides. Immediately transfer the coated skewer into the ice bath for a few seconds until the syrup hardens.

   Time: PT5M

6. Dry and Serve

   Remove the skewers from the ice bath, place them on a cooling rack, and let them air‑dry for 2–3 minutes. Serve immediately or store as directed.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g